Oslo has all types of accommodations, including hotels in all categories, hostels,
vandrerhjem (meaning wanderer's homes) and
pensjonat (B & Bs). In summer, pitching a tent is an interesting lodging option as well - and free.
Hostels tend to be in the city center, near the conveniently located Oslo S (Central Railway Station), while v
andrerhjem are often outside the center, but easily accessible with frequent public transport. The high-end hotels are either on (or very near) main street
Karl Johan or in the
Holmenkollen neighbourhood at the edge of
Nordmarka forest.
Oslo hotels are never dirt cheap, but during the summer holidays (mid-June to mid-August), expect to find substantial discounts, often aimed especially at family travel. Also, prices tend to be much cheaper at the weekends. A large breakfast buffet is almost always included in the price of your hotel room. Many of Oslo's hotels are committed to do their bit for the environment and several major hotels chains hold eco-certifications, including the Thon, Rica, Scandic and Choice groups of hotels.
Karl Johans gate 31
Po Box 346
History, Luxury and the Nobel Peace Prize...
Stortingsgata 24 - 26
Classic, beautiful, family-operated luxury in the center of Oslo...
Kristian IVs gate 7
Elegance in the heart of Oslo...
Rosenkrantz' gate 8
Entrance on Kristian IV's Gate
Local traditions, local food...
Christian Frederiksplass 5
Hotel by the central railway station; views of the opera house...
Skippergaten 7
High standard, centrally located...
Sonja Henies plass 3
The tallest hotel in northern Europe...
Gabelsgate 16
Stylish, secluded and central...
Kongeveien 26
Luxury hotel at the forest edge...
Lysebuveien 12
Postboks 109 Holmenkollen
Crisp, white winter wonderland...
Storgata 55
Comfortable, centrally located hostel...
Langkaia
Multicultural theater-boat doubling as a B&B...
Rosenkrantzgate 1
Centrally located & environmentally aware...
Voksenkollveien 60
Nordmarka
Large, comfortable business hotel in the forest...
Parkveien 25
Centrally located and very popular pension...
Karl Johans gate 33
Very centrally located historic hotel...
Holbergsgate 30
Central and exclusive Oslo hotel...
Bogstadveien 7
High standard at a reasonable price & near shopping...
Kongens gate 5
Oslo's only Design Hotel...
Nordmarka
Spend the night in a cabin in the forest...